Mr. Garnerin, the first man to descend safely in a parachute

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Identifier2012-10-30_image_216SourceThe John Sylvester Wheelwright World War I Collection (2012-10-30), Box 1DescriptionIllustration of Andre Jacques Garnerin with his early parachute design, circa late 19th-early 20th century.

Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.Creation Datecirca 1800s-1900sSubjectGarnerin, André Jacques, 1769-1823ParachutesOriginal FormatillustrationsBibliographic CitationThe John Sylvester Wheelwright World War I Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United StatesLicense

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